Death steals joyous family milestone in Dorchester
Inspector Norton’s family shifts from pride in daughter Marion’s high school graduation to grief as his death overwhelms Olive’s graduation night at Dorchester’s Mary Hemenway School. The Norton household, seven children, mourns at 45 Mather Street, Dorchester, as neighbors share sorrow.
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Mather Street
Dorchester
Inspector Norton
Marion
Dorchester High School
Mary Hemenway School
Olive
Peter Norton
Inspector Rounds
Alice
Elmer
Mildred
Lincoln
Robert
Eilot
Mrs. Norton
Eliot
Olive Norton
Marion Norton
Robert Norton
Seate
Circular for Arrest of Robinson by Pinkertons
The Jewelers' Security Alliances at 15 Maiden Lane New York offers a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the robber described as murderer. The circular was issued by the Pinkerton agency and linked to yesterday's tragedy.
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Pinkertons
Maiden Lane
New York City
Jewel theft gang targets Grand Rapids store in 1913 robbery
Pinkerton reports a September 18 1913 robbery at John J Thomson jewelry store in Grand Rapids Michigan. Three employees were killed during resistance. A $1000 Kent County reward and a Jewelers Security Alliance reward are offered for information leading to Lawrence Tobinson Robinson alias Chippy and associates. Identifying details and aliases are listed. police seek any clues to Robinson or related suspects.
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Bers
John J. Thomson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Kent
Lawrence Tobinson
Robinson
William Ee. Lawrence
Pinkerton’s
National Detective Agency
South Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Murray for Postmaster Nomination in Boston
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Representative William F. Murray of the ninth Massachusetts district for postmaster of Boston. The choice unsettles Mansfield supporters who expect a late summer confirmation as Democrats aim to shift the post.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
William F. Murray
Massachusetts
Boston
Murray
Edward C. Mansfield
Wils
Murray Wold
Mansfield
Cathedral triduum ends with benediction and sermons
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross concluded last night with a solemn benediction of the blessed sacrament. Rev John W Culhanes preached on the sacred value of the love of Almighty God. Rev Augustus S Hickey diocesan director of Catholic schools preached the first night of the triduum. Rev Neil Cronin led the triduum portion on its first night.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
John W. Culhanes
P. L
God
Augustus S. Hickey
Neil Cronin
Wanted in murder of 3 clerks in Grand Rapids robbery
Lawrence P. Chippy Robinson is sought in Grand Rapids in connection with a daylight robbery at the Thomson jewelry store last September. Three clerks were shot and killed, two robbers escaped with about 2200 dollars worth of diamonds.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Lawrence P
Chippy) Robinson
Grand Rapids
Thomson Jewelry
Jewelry Store Robbery Stuns Grand Rapids Ends in Fatal Shootout
Walter Lawrence held in Covington Ky on a shared charge with a suspected accomplice in Grand Rapids jewelers heist. Police spread circulars offering 2000 reward for Robinson as detectives pursue the two killers who wounded three clerks Townsend Thomson and Smith before the bandits fled with gems. Rewards totaling 7500 have been posted for arrests and convictions. The crime ranks as Grand Rapids’ boldest jewelry store robbery.
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Walter Lawrence
Covington
Lawrence
Robinson
Grand Rapids
Paul Townsend
J. N. Thomson
Edward Smith
Carman and Didier to race for motor-paced supremacy
Clarence Carman of Jamaica Illinois meets Leon Didier the French champion at the Revere track tonight in 19 mile heats best two of three. The previous meeting was marred by an accident to Didier but he finished and his request for another chance is granted tonight.
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Clarence Carman
Jamaica
IL. I
Leon Didier
Revereevere
Head Oval
Didier
Carman
Boxing card at University A Cambridge last night
Joe Kagan defeated Johnny Glover in the main bout at the University A Cambridge last night. Gardner Brooks beat Barney Snyder, Johnny Noonan knocked out Frankie Barrett, and Dave Powers defeated Larry Costello.
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Joe Kagan
Johnny Glover
University A
Cambridge
Gardner Brooks
Barney Snyder
Johnny Noonan
Frankie Barrett
Dave Powers
Larry Costello
Spend Your Holiday on a Western Ranch
A promotional note describes ranch vacations in Wyoming near Sheridan and Cody offering summer boarding for families. It claims easy planning, horseback riding, fishing for trout, simple meals, and restful mountain air. Readers can write for a plan and cost details from Alex Stocke, New England Pass.
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Sheridan Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Buffalo Bill
Cody
Alex Stocke
New England Pass
Agent Co
Washington Bt
Q. R. Boston
Massachusetts blamed as most insane state at Columbia conference
Dr J A Rasenoff of King's Park Hospital for the Insane told the Eugenics Research Association at Columbia University that Massachusetts has 413.4 insane per 100 000, nearly double the national average. He said the US insane rate has nearly trebled in 40 years, while Oklahoma was noted as the healthiest state with 67 per 100 000. Dr Howard A Knox of the Public Health Service at Ellis Island also spoke.
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New York
Massachusetts
J. A. Rasenoff
King’s Park Hospital For
Eugenics Research Association
Columbia University
Rasonoff
Oklahoma
Howard A. Knox
United States Public Health Service
Ellis Island
April report finds 157 mental defectives among immigrants
Dr. Knox warned of alarming conditions among immigrant populations. He stated that in April, physicians detected 157 individuals labeled as mental defectives, signaling a troubling public health concern.
Boy Almost Dies After Drinking Unknown Liqueur
An 11 year old, Thomas Naime of 123 Tyler Street South End, lapsed into unconsciousness after drinking a bottle found at a drug store on Harrison Avenue. Doctors at City Hospital have restored consciousness but have not identified the poison mixed with the liquor. The boy's condition is described as improving and recovery expected.
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City Hospital
Thomas Naime
Naime
Tyler Street
South End
Harrison Avenue
Pleads Not Guilty to Lumber Camp Murder
Bobo Miuseppe pleaded not guilty in district court to the murder of Joseph Carlino and was held without bail for the next superior court session. Carlino was found May 24 in a lumber camp with his throat cut in Rochester New Hampshire.
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Rochester
N. H
Bobo Miuseppe
Joseph Carlino
Carlino
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